Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing facility, such as preventative maintenance, chemical handling, operating small equipment and power tools, plumbing, and assisting in safety projects.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or similar proven experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with others.
• Complete assignments in an orderly and expeditious manner by taking vital safety precautions as well as understanding and adhering to established company/departmental policies.
• Complete preventative maintenance and machinery repairs.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of plant production or support equipment, and related processes.
• Demonstrate dedication to excellent customer support.
• Encourage and own a safe work environment.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, company safety programs, and OSHA regulations to eliminate work-related injuries.
• Foster a working partnership through listening and understanding needs.
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.
• Operate manual and power hand tools.
• Optimally solve the targeted problem.
• Perform highly complex equipment and system maintenance or modification tasks independently and in work teams.
• Perform plumbing, soldering, and minimum welding activities for the facility.
• Practice Lean principles and participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Produce high-quality work and services.
• Use technical tools/software.
• Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes.
• Work in a manufacturing environment and have exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemical products.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to lift heavy products or raw materials up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand.  Heavy loads must be team-lifted.
• Ability to maintain focus on safety while working in a fast-paced work environment, including maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Ability to perform at a high level in both a team environment and individually.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to complete a variety of manual/technical work to include plumbing, welding, general facility maintenance, etc.
• Demonstrated mechanical competence, ability to complete machine repairs, and ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Effective organization and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience using hand tools and power equipment.
• Experience using PC and Microsoft Office.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company.
• Strong analytical and technical ability to problem solve.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and call out hours, including weekends needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fork truck Certification

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Vision coverage
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal),
• Medical insurance plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation and holiday leave

Employer’s Statement

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.